Reporting and Risk Governance Apprentice - M&G plc.
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- Competitive salary
Job Description:
At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.
Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a confident individual with a positive attitude and a can-do approach, who is keen to build their experience and grow with M&G.
A successful candidate will be self-motivated, curious, able to build strong relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
They should feel comfortable using their initiative, working independently when needed, and be eager to learn and progress.
The Role
As a Reporting and Risk Governance Apprentice in our Governance, Reporting and Controls Improvement team, you’ll be joining the part of M&G that helps keep our business running safely and smoothly. Our team works to spot potential risks, make sure important checks are in place, and support the Asset Management business in making good decisions.
This is a great opportunity to learn how a large financial organisation works, while building strong foundations in governance, reporting and risk management - all essential skills for your future career.
Working with experienced colleagues, you will learn:
*how risks in a business are identified and monitored
*why controls (the checks and processes a business relies on) are important
*how teams work together to keep the business operating safely and effectively
You’ll spend time with different areas of the business such as Risk, Operations, Compliance, Legal and Technology giving you a rounded understanding of how we work and how decisions are made.
You will also gain experience supporting requests from senior leaders and committees, helping you see the bigger picture of how M&G is run.
As your confidence grows, you’ll be encouraged to take on more responsibility, follow established processes, share your ideas for improvements, and develop practical skills that will support your long-term career development.
What will you be doing?
As a Reporting and Risk Governance Apprentice, you will be:
*Help the team gather, check and organise information that is used for risk reports and senior meetings.
*Support the preparation of packs and materials for risk committees and other internal meetings.
*Monitor key risk metrics, helping the team spot early signs of issues and raising them where needed.
*Attend regular team and project meetings, taking notes and helping with actions as part of a large, ongoing company project.
*Work with other Risk teams across the business to support the delivery of the team’s priorities for 2026.
*Learn about M&G’s Operational Risk Framework and standards, developing an understanding of how we manage risks and keep the business running safely.
What will I need to be successful in this role?
*A genuine interest in financial markets, asset management and risk-related work.
*Confident communication skills, both verbal and written.
*The ability to build positive working relationships with different teams.
*Good organisational skills and the ability to follow processes and coordinate tasks.
*Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
*A proactive, structured approach to your work, with good time-management skills.
*The ability to work well in a team and independently, and to ask for help or escalate issues when needed.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*The ability to balance day-to-day tasks alongside your apprenticeship studies.
*A basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and willingness to learn more.
*A curious, logical mindset and a strong desire to learn and develop.
Minimum Requirements
*Available to start the apprenticeship programme in September 2026
*You must not be enrolled into another further education programme at the beginning of the programme
*Be a UK citizen or have proof of your right to work in the UK
*Living in England
*Minimum of Grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics
*Minimum of Grade C in Three A-Levels or equivalent such as BTEC Nationals
Training Provided
As a Reporting and Risk Governance Apprentice with M&G, you will undertake Compliance and Risk Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning, pre-recorded lectures, and face to face inductions and masterclasses
Future Prospects
This is a fixed term contract for 18 - 23 months upon which the business may decide to retain, subject to the Apprentice performance, headcount, and available funding. If recruited into a permanent role, the individual will follow the career progression applicable to the specific role/department.
Salary
£26,900 per annum plus benefits
Our application process
To apply for any of our apprenticeship roles you will be required to complete the following steps:
*Submit your Application Form and CV
*Complete your Online Assessment
*Take part in a short Telephone Interview (for selected roles)
*Attend one of our Assessment Centre
We are only accepting one application per candidate, so please do review all job descriptions and outline your top three choices in your application.
As you may expect, our Apprenticeship roles are extremely popular and therefore we may need to close vacancies early if we receive a high level of applications.
What we offer:
At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently fo
Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a confident individual with a positive attitude and a can-do approach, who is keen to build their experience and grow with M&G.
A successful candidate will be self-motivated, curious, able to build strong relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
They should feel comfortable using their initiative, working independently when needed, and be eager to learn and progress.
The Role
As a Reporting and Risk Governance Apprentice in our Governance, Reporting and Controls Improvement team, you’ll be joining the part of M&G that helps keep our business running safely and smoothly. Our team works to spot potential risks, make sure important checks are in place, and support the Asset Management business in making good decisions.
This is a great opportunity to learn how a large financial organisation works, while building strong foundations in governance, reporting and risk management - all essential skills for your future career.
Working with experienced colleagues, you will learn:
*how risks in a business are identified and monitored
*why controls (the checks and processes a business relies on) are important
*how teams work together to keep the business operating safely and effectively
You’ll spend time with different areas of the business such as Risk, Operations, Compliance, Legal and Technology giving you a rounded understanding of how we work and how decisions are made.
You will also gain experience supporting requests from senior leaders and committees, helping you see the bigger picture of how M&G is run.
As your confidence grows, you’ll be encouraged to take on more responsibility, follow established processes, share your ideas for improvements, and develop practical skills that will support your long-term career development.
What will you be doing?
As a Reporting and Risk Governance Apprentice, you will be:
*Help the team gather, check and organise information that is used for risk reports and senior meetings.
*Support the preparation of packs and materials for risk committees and other internal meetings.
*Monitor key risk metrics, helping the team spot early signs of issues and raising them where needed.
*Attend regular team and project meetings, taking notes and helping with actions as part of a large, ongoing company project.
*Work with other Risk teams across the business to support the delivery of the team’s priorities for 2026.
*Learn about M&G’s Operational Risk Framework and standards, developing an understanding of how we manage risks and keep the business running safely.
What will I need to be successful in this role?
*A genuine interest in financial markets, asset management and risk-related work.
*Confident communication skills, both verbal and written.
*The ability to build positive working relationships with different teams.
*Good organisational skills and the ability to follow processes and coordinate tasks.
*Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
*A proactive, structured approach to your work, with good time-management skills.
*The ability to work well in a team and independently, and to ask for help or escalate issues when needed.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*The ability to balance day-to-day tasks alongside your apprenticeship studies.
*A basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and willingness to learn more.
*A curious, logical mindset and a strong desire to learn and develop.
Minimum Requirements
*Available to start the apprenticeship programme in September 2026
*You must not be enrolled into another further education programme at the beginning of the programme
*Be a UK citizen or have proof of your right to work in the UK
*Living in England
*Minimum of Grade 4 in GCSE English and Mathematics
*Minimum of Grade C in Three A-Levels or equivalent such as BTEC Nationals
Training Provided
As a Reporting and Risk Governance Apprentice with M&G, you will undertake Compliance and Risk Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning, pre-recorded lectures, and face to face inductions and masterclasses
Future Prospects
This is a fixed term contract for 18 - 23 months upon which the business may decide to retain, subject to the Apprentice performance, headcount, and available funding. If recruited into a permanent role, the individual will follow the career progression applicable to the specific role/department.
Salary
£26,900 per annum plus benefits
Our application process
To apply for any of our apprenticeship roles you will be required to complete the following steps:
*Submit your Application Form and CV
*Complete your Online Assessment
*Take part in a short Telephone Interview (for selected roles)
*Attend one of our Assessment Centre
We are only accepting one application per candidate, so please do review all job descriptions and outline your top three choices in your application.
As you may expect, our Apprenticeship roles are extremely popular and therefore we may need to close vacancies early if we receive a high level of applications.
What we offer:
At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently fo
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